The Saint Peter’s Peacocks (6-12, 3-3 MAAC) will be at the People’s United Center to square off with the Quinnipiac Bobcats (9-9, 4-3 MAAC) in a MAAC matchup. Action starts at 2 p.m. ET on Sunday, January 27, 2019.
Saint Peter’s Peacocks at Quinnipiac Bobcats ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Bobcats were victorious over the Marist Red Foxes 92-78, while the Peacocks barely escaped the Niagara Purple Eagles 74-72.
The Peacocks held the Purple Eagles to an offensive rebounding percentage of 10.7 (below their season average of 27.3) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.598 (above their season average of 0.472). Meanwhile, Quinnipiac played a flawless game. They had a great free throw rate of 0.309 (above their season average of 0.245) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 24.1 (below their season average of 31.6). Marist was 0.125 and 20.0, respectively, for those same stats. Cameron Young played well for Quinnipiac with 29 points and six rebounds. Saint Peter’s, meanwhile, rallied around Davauhnte Turner, who finished with 31 points and six rebounds.
The Peacocks dominated this series last year, winning both contests. In the most recent game, Saint Peter’s won 52-43. Saint Peter’s’ effective field goal percentage was its biggest advantage over Quinnipiac. The Peacocks had a rate of 0.478 while the Bobcats posted a mark of 0.324. This is the first time these teams will meet this year.
Half-court execution will be of utmost importance when two of the nation’s slowest-paced teams face off. Quinnipiac currently ranks 262nd in possessions per game (68.0) and Saint Peter’s is 310th (66.7).
Saint Peter’s Peacocks vs. Quinnipiac Bobcats Odds Pick
Free Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Quinnipiac, ATS Winner – Saint Peter’s, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Quinnipiac ranks sixth in three pointers attempted per game (29.0) while Saint Peter’s ranks 256th (18.9).
- The Bobcats rank 172nd in assists per game (12.7) while the Peacocks rank 252nd (9.9).
- Quinnipiac ranks 137th in steals per game (6.0) while Saint Peter’s ranks 161st in steals allowed per game (7.3).
- The Peacocks rank 42nd in blocks per game (4.4) while the Bobcats rank 170th (2.1).
- Quinnipiac ranks 153rd in rebounds per game (35.4) while Saint Peter’s ranks 240th (32.7).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Bobcats have scored an average of 79.2 points per game (8.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 75.8 points per game (4.5 above their season average).
- The Peacocks’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 2.2, down from 6.8 for the season.
